My husband and I put together have had 4 done with Tony. We refer him to anyone who asks and we…read morekeep going back. He has gone outside of his typical style at our request, I can give him an idea and he will run with it. We are always happy with the finished product. Mine are always in provocative spots, (I still want to be perceived as a square at work) and he always makes me feel more than comfortable.

Tony is amazing, he's my go to whenever I want a tattoo. Give him your ideas and he'll bring that…read moreart to life. It's been nothing but great working with him, he's laidback and easy to talk to - Excited and grateful to continue future sessions with him!

I had a lot of meaningful things to include in my new tattoo, including two butterflies, a…read moresemi-colon, and a quote. Vu managed to get it all in there. I am really pleased with the out come. I love it! Thank you, Vu!

This review is long overdue, but late is better than never right? I got my peony half sleeve from…read moreVu about two years ago and he completed it in three sessions. Initially I was worried because I wanted to expand on older work I had from another tattoo artist. Long story short - my piece at that time wasn't completely finished and my original artist had gone MIA for my last session. I know some artists are particular about touch other people's work, so I didn't want to settle for just anyone. I had seen Vu's work on instagram and was super impressed by his detailed line work and coloring. Three sessions later (and three trips between SF and San Jose), I had a beautiful, colorful and very detailed tattoo that to this day I have received tons of compliments on how realistic it looks. He was excellent about the placement of his additional work and did some extra line work and coloring on top of my older one. I was so happy I no longer had an unfinished tattoo. I've been recently trying to talk myself out of getting another (this would be my fourth), but if I did I'd hit up Vu in a heartbeat.

I was referred to the establishment by one of my friends and I am not disappointed! Dii is amazing!…read moreActually the team in general is awesome and the work is ON POINT- literally I can't wait to go back and get more pieces done.

Dii did an amazing job! I absolutely love my tattoo. I'll definitely be coming back for more. Thank…read moreyou, Dii!

Went here to get a simple tattoo with my friend on our wrists for her birthday…read more When I initially went in I spoke with Martin who was very nice and helpful. He wasn't able to fit us in at the time that worked for my friend, however; he was able to get his peer Jesse to get us an appointment. Jesse texted me to confirm the appointment. When we arrived everything was super clean. He confirmed the size of the tattoo and quickly got us taken care of. He was very efficient and nice. Definitely would recommend this place!

Martin tattooed my friend and I . His work is awesome and he definitely has experience and…read moreexpertise. Super professional and a totally cool and chill dude . I'm definitely going back for more work around the piece he did. Highly recommend this shop and Martin .

3 tattoo pieces later all from colin baker and nearly 10 years since my first review... i am here…read moreto say that this place is still great!!! so many cool artists, im always impressed seeing the artwork here. super chill and friendly crew too parking here can get tough during peak hours but if you are willing to walk, theres plenty of free parking. near by spots are metered. colin is still the quiet but super patient and tall dude here. on top of the large double snake piece on my leg via 2016, hes also done a decent arm piece for me back in 2019, and more recently very detailed huge back piece that ive been religiously gone in for a little over a year. that back piece was a bitch to sit thru but colin was remained stoic the whole time i was wailing lol would def come back and work with colin again for any new ideas!

Sefa at State of Grace Tattoo is a true artist. I came in with an existing tattoo that I wanted to…read moreincorporate into something new, and he absolutely nailed it. The way he blended the old work into the new piece was seamless--better than I could have imagined. His attention to detail, creativity, and overall professionalism made the whole experience top notch. If you're looking for someone who can bring your vision to life (and elevate it), Sefa's your guy. Highly recommend!

Service was great with a fast response. Listen to your ideas to help build your picture that you…read morewant. Will definitely be going back for future work. Wouldn't recommend anyone else in the San Jose area.

Davis is truly an amazing artist with impressing skills. Every time I've visited his shop, I've…read morebeen consistently pleased with the experience and the results. I had a few tattoos done by Davis and I appreciate his attention to detail and commitment to delivering exactly what I wanted each and every time. Davis always made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout each session. It's also a bonus when his shop is always so clean and organized! I highly recommend Davis, his skills and attention to detail have consistently produced outstanding results. I am always looking forward to my next session with him.

It's my first time and probably not last time at this shop :) I got my piece done by Nami (found…read moreher on insta @namiinks) who's very nice, clear, organized, and obviously talented. I enjoyed my time in the nicely decorated and located shop and was more than happy with the final result. If I ever have the urge for another piece, I'll definitely come back!

Shelby is absolutely amazing! I got a Death Note (anime) tattoo from her, and she completely…read moreexceeded my expectations . She took my idea and elevated it beyond what I imagined like every line, shadow, and detail is just perfect. You can tell she really cares about her work because she takes her time to make sure everything looks incredible and that you feel comfortable the entire session. She's super down to earth, easy to talk to, and has such a calm, positive vibe that makes getting tattooed by her a genuinely great experience. I also love how passionate she is about her art which you can see it, not just in the final product, but all over her Instagram page. Every piece she does has that same energy and attention to detail. After this experience, I can confidently say Shelby's my go-to artist all things anime. If you're thinking about getting an anime or intricately detailed piece, you should definitely choose Shelby as your tattoo artist.

It's been a long journey since 2022, and here I am in 2025 still going through tattoo removal. I've…read moreheld off on writing this, but I think I'm finally ready to share my experience. I originally went to Mary to get a tattoo of a paper crane with "Mary" worked into the design. I had gotten a small tattoo from her before, and she was super nice and warm -- which is what made me comfortable going back for a bigger piece. When I arrived for this session, she seemed friendly and welcoming at first, but her vibe shifted. She was kind of cold and dismissive once things got going. Looking back, I should've taken that as a red flag to maybe not go through with it, but I brushed it off. I gave her several reference photos and she drew something up. During the session, I chose not to look because I wanted it to be a surprise -- but I was still checking in, asking questions like, "The blues are going to be really light like the photo, right?" Just trying to make sure we were aligned on the look and colors. When it was done and I finally saw it, I was shocked. It didn't look like the reference at all. The lines weren't straight, some looked blown out, and the light blues just looked muddy... and it looked disproportionate. It had none of the delicate, clean feel I'd been going for. It honestly looked like something done by a beginner. I kept telling myself maybe I'd get used to it or it would look better once it healed -- but the more I looked at it, the more I hated it. Within a few weeks, I was already looking into laser removal. The clinic told me I had to wait about two months for the tattoo to fully heal before starting, and I did. Then I began my removal journey, which I'm still going through today. It's been tough, but the tattoo has faded a lot, and I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I think I paid around $220, including a drawing fee. One of my best friends is a tattoo artist, and he once told me something I'll never forget: "Good tattoos ain't cheap, and cheap tattoos ain't good." That definitely hit home for me after all this. Just sharing my story -- along with my reference photos, Mary's drawing of what she will be tattooing, what she actually tattooed, and the progress from my laser sessions -- in hopes it helps someone else avoid the same experience.

I found Mary's work on Instagram and am so glad I did! I was immediately impressed by her floral…read morework, as I had never seen anything like it. There was a 4 month wait from when I scheduled to appointment day (like doctors, restaurants, and specialists, a long wait list means you've found the best). She sent me my sketch a couple days before the appointment. Mary's studio is peaceful and professional. I brought headphones and was amazed that we were done in approx. 30+ minutes. Girl is QUICK at her craft! The price was incredibly fair for the beautiful work. It's been 3.5 years and the tattoo still looks good as new! (With proper care-all of Mary's clients know you wear SFP for LIFE) I ended up referring my best friend to Mary, who's now gotten several tattoos done by her! I highly recommend her to everyone-especially if you're looking for floral and/ or color. She's an incredibly gifted artist that I was fortunate to find!